The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors Near Me in Van Nuys, CA

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The 20 Best Gallstones Doctors near Van Nuys, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 474 doctor with experience in Gallstones near Van Nuys, CA. Of these, 384 are Experienced, 78 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yih-dar Nien is a General Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Nien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy. Dr. Nien is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    18370 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 607, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mudjianto Chandra is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Tarzana, California. Dr. Chandra is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Chandra is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Lomis MD Inc, Thomas J

    15211 Vanowen St, 
    Van Nuys, CA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Lomis is a General Surgeon in Van Nuys, California. Dr. Lomis has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Breast Cancer, Hemangiopericytoma, Lymphadenectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Southern California Hepatobiliary Pancreatic And Robotic Surgery Institute, Inc.

    5805 Sepulveda Blvd, 
    Sherman Oaks, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Babak Eghbalieh is a General Surgeon in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Eghbalieh has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Adel Jabour
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Adel Jabour, MD Private Practice

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 200, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Adel Jabour is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Northridge, California. Dr. Jabour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Jabour is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Panorama City Medical Center

    13652 Cantara St, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Celeste Kang is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Panorama City, California. Dr. Kang has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Kang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Colorectal Surgery

    Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center - General Surgery Department

    13652 Cantara St, 
    Panorama City, CA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saif Ghole is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Panorama City, California. Dr. Ghole is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Anal Fissure, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Ghole is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    15503 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 240, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Robinson is a General Surgeon in Encino, California. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, and Femoral Hernia. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Nojan Toomari
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Nojan Toomari, MD

    16661 Ventura Blvd, 
    Encino, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Telehealth visits are available.Personalized Attentive CareDr. Toomari prides himself on personalizing his treatment to each and every patient. With a caring and attentive focus, he will listen and examine you to determine the source of your ailment, and work together with you to find the optimal treatment plan for your individual case.Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery?Dr. Toomari provides care to patients in the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles area, using the latest State-of-the-Art Technologies. Dr. Toomari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.

    18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shawki Saad is a General Surgeon in Northridge, California. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

    Uthaiah P. Kokkalera
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Uthaiah P. Kokkalera, MD

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Surgical precision with respect and compassion always. Dr. Kokkalera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Richard A. Guest, MD Private Practice

    18250 Roscoe Blvd, Ste 335, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Guest is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Northridge, California. Dr. Guest is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gallbladder Disease, Delirium, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Dr. Guest is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Emergency Medicine

    Northridge Hospital Medical Center

    18300 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frank Tarn is an Emergency Medicine provider in Northridge, California. Dr. Tarn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Morning Sickness, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, and Cellulitis.

    Suhail B. Salem
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology

    United Medical Doctors

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Suhail B. Salem earned his medical degree from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Following medical school, he trained in Internal Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. During his time at Rush, he was selected to serve as Chief resident for one year, where he played an important role in training medical students and residents and received an award for excellence in teaching and service. Next, he completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology also at Rush University Medical Center. During his fellowship, he was recognized with awards for excellence in GI endoscopy and a Fellow of the Year award.Following training in Gastroenterology, Dr. Salem pursued additional specialization in advanced endoscopy at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. During that time, he acquired dedicated training in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP, as well as other complex endoscopic procedures including endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and enteral stenting. In addition, he gained significant experience taking care of patients with cancers affecting the GI tract.Before joining United Gastroenterologists, Dr. Salem practiced at Carepoint Health Medical Group in New Jersey for 3 years. During that time, he established a interventional endoscopy program for the hospital system, helped educate and train fellows in Gastroenterology, led a GI tumor board, and served as Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at Christ Hospital.Dr. Salem's clinical practice encompasses all aspects of Gastroenterology, with additional focus using advanced endoscopic techniques in the diagnosis and management of a broad range of GI disorders.Dr. Salem is board certified in Gastroenterology as well as Internal Medicine. In addition, he is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).Dr. Salem is excited to now call Northridge home and to establish roots within the community, while increasing the range of services offered locally and delivering better health outcomes for the community as a whole. Dr. Salem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Gustavo A. Machicado
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gallstones
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Gustavo Machicado, MD

    18350 Roscoe Blvd, 
    Northridge, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    52+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Areas of expertise: Gastrointestinal disorders, Pancreatic and biliary disorders, Liver disorders, Endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic studies, Colonoscopy and biliary endoscopic studies (ERCP). Dr. Machicado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gallstones
    General Surgery

    Providence Tarzana Medical Center

    18321 Clark St, 
    Tarzana, CA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allen Hoffman is a General Surgeon in Tarzana, California. Dr. Hoffman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valley Acute Care Surgeons Medical Group Inc

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Moore is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Moore has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valley Acute Care Surgeons Medical Group Inc

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Borazjani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Borazjani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Experienced in Gallstones
    15340 Devonshire Street, Suite 8, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Emile Shenouda is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Shenouda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Rotor Syndrome. Dr. Shenouda is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gallstones
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Valley Acute Care Surgeons Medical Group Inc

    11550 Indian Hills Rd Ste 310, 
    Mission Hills, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Evan Valle is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Mission Hills, California. Dr. Valle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gallstones. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Delirium, Hypovolemic Shock, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Gallstones?

    Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside the gallbladder. These may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball.

    When should I see a Gallstones doctor near Van Nuys, CA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Gallstones doctor near Van Nuys, CA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Gallstones doctors near Van Nuys, CA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Gallstones doctors near Van Nuys, CA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Gallstones doctor near Van Nuys, CA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gallstones doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Gallstones doctor near Van Nuys, CA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Gallstones doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Gallstones doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Gallstones doctors near Van Nuys, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Gallstones doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gallstones doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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